Aldeburgh Music

Meeting regularly across the year, Group A is an unauditioned vocal and performance group, for 14-18 year olds.

Directed by Pete Letanka, the group also works with a variety of artists, encouraging a wide selection of vocal techniques and develops new material ready for performance.

The only request is that each member is able to commit to Group A on various Sundays between September and March. The summer term offers a selection of casual workshops, residencies, visits and trips on various days throughout the summer holidays.

We are currently recruiting new members to start this term – it doesn’t matter if you have musical experience or not, young people with all abilities are welcome to join!

Click here to download more information and an Application Form

Group A’s artistic director is Pete Letanka, an outstanding jazz musician/composer often performing in venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Each session brings various additional professional artists such as Bellatrix (the UK’s best beatboxer), Cleveland Watkiss (2010 London Jazz Vocalist), EXAUDI (classical vocal ensemble) and many more…

"When I was still at school I wished there was a place where I could meet other people like me who had an interest in all styles of music, somewhere that had both the space and the facilities to discover, share and create music. Not only a place where I could grow confident as a player, listener and song-writer, but also somewhere that was away from a school environment or a competitive atmosphere. I feel we have achieved this place with Group A and we will continue to develop it."
Pete Letanka, Group A's Artistic Director

Throughout the year's programme of activity a number of apprentice and assistant positions will be available to artists and young people of all abilities and experiences.

For more information on how to join as a participant, apprentice or assistant, please contact Laura Mitchell on 01728 687152 or email lmitchell@aldeburgh.co.uk

With generous funding from The Monument Trust.